Dr. Steve Ayers delivers the sermon with scriptures from Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 12:20-33. Phillip Riley is the deacon of the week. He will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Easter offering

Today we are receiving the Easter offering and will continue to each Sunday during Lent. Our church’s goal is $3000. To date we have collected $684. Refugees around the world experience many challenges. Your gift to the CBF Easter Global Offering can welcome a refugee who had nowhere else to turn.

Dr. Steve Ayers delivered the sermon with scriptures from Psalm 107:1-3, 1722 and John 3:14-21. Dr. Jaime Poe is the deacon of the week. She will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Easter offering

Today we are receiving the Easter offering and will continue to each Sunday during Lent. Our church’s goal is $3000. To date we have collected $199. Gifts to the offering for Global Missions will cultivate beloved community by providing resources such as shelter, food, clothing and other basic needs as well as support for refugees and Bible studies and prayer groups.

Dr. Steve Ayers delivers the sermon today, March 4, with scriptures from Psalm 19 and I Corinthians 1:18-25. Dan Philbeck is the deacon of the week. He will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Deacons meeting

The Deacons meet today at 2 p.m.

Easter Offering

Today we will begin receiving the Easter offering and continue through each Sunday during Lent. Our church’s goal is $3000. “There are missionaries (field personnel) – many serving in some of the toughest situations imaginable around the world and right here at home – that rely on your faithful generosity. These are missionaries you pray for and support, and they are sharing the Gospel right now because of your generosity”.

Time change coming

Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 11.

Operation Christmas Child

J.O.Y. Club meeting

The monthly meeting of the J.O.Y. CLUB will be held on Thursday, March 8, at 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day is the theme, and we will have as our guests, Randy Childress and Kay Yates. They will entertain us with Irish popular tunes and hymns written by Irish composers. Hope you will come and give a big welcome to Randy and Kay! You can dress IRISH if you like.

Church Council meeting

The Church Council will meet on Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m.

McGill Barbecue coming

The 12th annual BBQ is March 23. Help is needed. Please turn in any BBQ ticket money you have collected to Bruce Arrowood.

Please see Trena Goodnight or Linda Ramseur if you can donate a dessert. Refrigerated desserts are welcomed. You can bring your dessert to the Journey Classroom on March 22.

Please remove anything your group has left in the refrigerator or the freezer in preparation for the BBQ by March 12.

Children’s Easter Egg hunt

An egg hunt for children preschool to 3rd grade will be on March 25 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Operation Christmas Child

Recycle your cards

Bring your old greeting cards to be recycled. Cards will be collected thru February 28.

Race Together

Wendy McConnell is leading a class “Race Together” today and runs through March 18 from 3-5 at McGill. This 6-week series will shed light on historical and social context leading to our current racial situation. We will look at how we got here; why we remain disconnected; and most importantly, how we can be part of the solutions.

Healthcare directive workshop

An Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop will be at McGill on February 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. Your questions can be answered about a written plan for your future healthcare desires.

12nd Annual McGill Barbecue

The barbecue is set for Friday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are now available. Bulk orders are welcome and encouraged.

Dr. Steve Ayers delivers the sermon. Carolyn Guess is the deacon of the week. She will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Valentine Banquet

Everyone is welcome Friday, February 16, at 7p.m. to the McGill Valentine Banquet. Tickets are $8 per person and will be sold today at both services. We look forward to celebrating with you. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Currie at erin@curriecreations.com. Please join us for a wonderful night of great food, fun games and fellowship.

Operation Christmas Child

St. Jude’s recycling

Bring your old greeting cards to be recycled. There is a box in the lobby for your cards.

Race Together

Wendy McConnell will have another class for Race Together beginning today and runs through March 18 from 3-5 at McGill. This 6-week series will shed light on historical and social context leading to our current racial situation. We will look at how we got here; why we remain disconnected; and most importantly, how we can be part of the solutions.

J.O.Y. Club meeting

J.O.Y. Club meets this Thursday, February 8, at 11:00. Love songs and personal experiences will be facilitated by Jenny and Jim Amendum. Good food. Please come and enjoy.

Valentine Banquet

Everyone is welcome Friday, February 16, at 7p.m. to the McGill Valentine Banquet. Tickets are $8 per person and will be sold today at both services. We look forward to celebrating with you. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Currie at erin@curriecreations.com. Please join us for a wonderful night of great food, fun games and fellowship.

Operation Christmas Child

Card recycling for St. Jude’s

St. Jude’s for Children recycle used greeting cards and creates new holiday and all occasion cards. There is a box in the lobby for your cards. The Joint Missions Council will send the cards to St. Jude’s.

Race Together

Wendy McConnell will have another class for Race Together beginning February 11 and runs through March 18 from 3-5 at McGill. This 6-week series will shed light on historical and social context leading to our current racial situation. We will look at how we got here; why we remain disconnected; and most importantly, how we can be part of the solutions.

Breakfast at Church

On Sunday, February 4, the youth will provide breakfast for the church. They will be serving from 9:20 until 9:40. A serving table will be set up in the hallway outside the Fellowship Area.

Valentine banquet

Everyone is welcome Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m. to the McGill Valentine Banquet. Tickets are $8 per person and will be sold today at both services. We look forward to celebrating with you. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Currie at erin@curriecreations.com. Please join us for a wonderful night of great food, fun games and fellowship.

Operation Christmas Child

2018 Chrismons class

If you are interested in making beaded Chrismons for 2018, Rufty’s in Salisbury is offering classes. Call Rufty’s at 704-636-7790 to get information and dates and to reserve your spot or visit their shop at 280 Furniture Drive in Salisbury.

TV needed for R.A.I.N. client

A R.A.I.N. client is in need of a TV. If you have a TV you need to give away please let Anne Bishop or Winfry Whicker know.

Recycling for St. Jude’s

There is a box in the lobby to place your Christmas cards or all occasion cards for St. Jude’s for Children to recycle and create new cards. The Joint Missions Council will send the cards to St. Jude’s.

Race Together

Wendy McConnell will have another class for Race Together February 11 through March 18 from 3-5 at McGill. This 6-week series will shed light on historical and social context leading to our current racial situation. We will look at how we got here; why we remain disconnected; and most importantly, how we can be part of the solutions.

Dr. Steve Ayers will deliver the sermon today, Jan. 21. The Rev. Darryl Jefferson is the deacon of the week. He will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Youth handbells

Youth handbells will resumes today.

McGill Supper Club

McGill Supper Club is Friday, January 26, at 7 pm at The Wooden Spoon, 8480 Pit Stop Court in Concord.

Valentine Banquet

Everyone is welcome Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m. to the McGill Valentine Banquet. Tickets will be sold today at both services and are $8 per person. We look forward to celebrating with you. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Currie at erin@curriecreations.com. Please join us for a wonderful night of great food, fun games and fellowship.

R.A.I.N. Need

A R.A.I.N. client is in need of a TV. If you have a TV you need to give away please let Anne Bishop or Winfry Whicker know.

Race Together programs

Wendy McConnell will have another class for Race Together on these dates: February 11-March 18 from 3-5 at McGill. This 6-week series will shed light on historical and social context leading to our current racial situation. We will look at how we got here; why we remain disconnected; and most importantly, how we can be part of the solutions.

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Dr. Steve Ayers delivers the sermon today, Jan. 14. Bryant Frazier is the deacon of the week. He will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer in the 10:45 a.m. service.

Youth Move Night

Youth movie night tonight from 6-8:30. Pizza will be provided,

Church office closed Monday

The church office will be closed on Monday in recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

McGill Biscuit Bake Off

The Biscuit Bake Off is next Saturday, January 20, at 10 a.m. Bakers will be Ken Ayers, Vinnie Farrell and Steve Harrill. Come and enjoy the best biscuits around! The menu also includes ham, sausage, grits and eggs, tomatoes and jelly.

Youth handbells

Youth handbells will resume on Sunday, January 21.

Offering envelopes

Offering envelopes for 2018 are available in your Sunday School class or in the lobby. Please let Patsy know if you cannot find yours.

Giving statements will be mailed next week. Please check them immediately for accuracy.

Living will and more

A free opportunity to review and sign your living will and healthcare power of attorney will be offered on March 8, May 10, July 12, September 13 and November 8 at the Concord Library from 5-7 pm. The sessions are also available in Kannapolis and Harrisburg libraries on different dates. See the flier in the lobby area for more information. This is sponsored by Carolinas Health Care.

Dr. Steve Ayers delivers the sermon “Bearing Gifts” with scriptures from Isaiah 60-1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12. Keith Fitch is the deacon of the week. He will read the Old Testament scripture and have the morning prayer.

Children’s Council

Children’s Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, at 6 pm.

McGill Biscuit Bake Off

The Biscuit Bake off is on Saturday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. Get ready for the friendly competition between Ken Ayers, Vinnie Farrell and Steve Harrill.

Children’s ministry update

Thank you for your support in 2017 with McGill Baptist’s Children’s Missions Operation Christmas Child. With your monthly donations we packed 100 boxes to send overseas. This past month you donated $692.35 “postage” at our post office that we will use to pay the shipping for next year’s boxes. We are updating our donation calendars to share with you. January will again be a bar of soap (NO IVORY) and a wash cloth. Save the date of November 4, 2018 for the packing party. Check the table outside the Media Center for Christmas cards.

Offering envelopes

Offering Envelopes are available in your Sunday School class or down the office suite hallway. Please let Patsy know if you have a question.

Living will/healthcare power of attorney

A free opportunity to review and sign your living will and healthcare power of attorney will be offered on January 11, March 8, May 10, July 12, September 13 and November 8 at the Concord Library from 5-7 pm. The sessions are also available in Kannapolis and Harrisburg libraries on different dates. See the flier in the lobby area for more information. This is sponsored by Carolinas Health Care.